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MDKA-2005:057: drakxtools

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check for the version of the drakxtools package

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKA-2005:057 (drakxtools).

A number of bugs have been fixed in this new drakxtools package,
primarily within the diskdrake, drakconnect and drakroam programs:
Diskdrake fixes include:
- handle 'users' the way 'user' is handled
- handle dmraid-1.0.0 RC9 (#19654)
Drakconnect fixes include:
- don't screw up eagle-usb devices if the firmware is already loaded
- fix zd1201 devices detection as well
Drakroam fixes include:
- remember 'restricted' wireless mode
- don't crash if mandi isn't started (#19608)
- fix wireless network list using iwlist (#19742)

Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKA-2005:057
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2007 Tenable Network Security

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